Methods of providing access to a salivary duct
US9457173B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of treatment are described. More particularly, methods of providing access to a bodily passage, such as a salivary duct, are described herein. For example, methods of providing access to a salivary duct and introducing a sheath and wire guide are described herein. In addition, various methods of treatment are described herein. For example, methods of treating a stone located within a salivary duct are described herein.
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